Tackling climate change through adaptation finance in the Least Developed Countries: Is the LDC Fund still fit for purpose?

Abstract

This paper considers the challenges confronting LDCs in meeting the adaptation and mitigation requirements brought on by the climate crisis and addresses the question as to whether the Least Developed Country Fund (LDCF), which is a key source of LDC climate adaptation finance, is still fit for purpose?climate change; least developed countries; climate finance; adaptation; mitigation; sustainable development